I was introduced to Pawscout a few weeks ago and have been loving this interactive app that allows me to connect with my dog’s whereabouts from wherever I am. I’m also able to keep track of walks we take and notify the app and people in the area if one of my dogs gets lost. If one of them did get lost and is wearing the Pawscout tag, I can track

The short answer to that question is yes. Yes, your pet blog needs a media kit! Your media kit can be used in the following ways: 1. To connect with potential sponsors 2. It shows you’re credible and invested in your work 3.

There are so many health benefits your dog receives when you feed him/her sardines or other oily fish like herring or mackerel. The #1 benefit is that your dog is receiving a natural source of rich omega 3 fish oils – you are literally feeding the source of the fish oil. I stopped feeding fish oil to my raw fed dogs Izzy and Hudson

Yes, we’ve all been there – angrily staring at a computer trying to edit photos. Until I got into the flow of editing photos for my blog and Instagram, I was on the struggle bus. I knew how to use photoshop and edit but I couldn’t figure out a solid look for my photos. I felt like they were all coming out differently. I realized I was making it harder on myself than it needed to be. I needed to develop my branding aesthetics completely and then translate them into the photo taking and photo editing.

We all want our dogs to receive the best care so they can live forever right? Well, some of that care starts at home and you can incorporate into your dog’s daily lives! I’ve put together a free series of email tips to get you and your dog on the right path.

It is no secret I love Instagram – it’s how I got my start in this whole blogging and owning my own pet business world. BUT I will tell you that there is a secret weapon that I find many bloggers don’t understand and therefore goes under the radar and unused. That secret weapon is Pinterest. If you have an online business, particularly a blog, particularly a pet blog you should be utilizing Pinterest. Pinterest done the right way will equal success.

The health benefits of golden paste for dogs is kind of a never-ending list! So if you aren’t giving your dog golden paste daily with your dog’s meals, I highly recommend you start ASAP! Here are some of the benefits…

When I first started feeding my dogs raw food I was overwhelmed and somewhat confused. That was over five years ago. I have learned a ton and made it a priority to educate myself to benefit my dogs and so I could teach other dog parents about feeding raw food. And the raw feeding learning curve doesn’t happen overnight. There is a transition for dogs and humans that must take place.

As the holidays approach, you may be starting to think about this year’s holiday card. Now you can take pro-quality pet pictures to use for special pet photo holiday cards with this DIY holiday backdrop! Creating your own holiday backdrop is an inexpensive and convenient option. You can choose colored fabrics that match your holiday décor and holiday picture outfits, and it will make your holiday posts on social media picture perfect. Your friends will think you and your pets went somewhere for professional holiday pet photos with this stylish backdrop!

Many Instagrammers overlook the importance of their bio and focus solely on their feed – and I get why. With so much information being thrown at Instagrammers to have the perfect looking feed and produce great content it can get overwhelming to focus on anything else. But there are SO many other aspects of Instagram that when combined become a total force for your brand. One of those elements being your bio. Those 150 characters are super important because it is the first thing users are drawn to when they go to your profile.

I LOVE feeding my dogs bone broth because it is so easy to pop the ingredients in the crockpot and then 24-48 hours later I have healthy, immune boosting broth to feed alongside their regular meals. I try to make bone broth for them each week using different...

The month of October has been dedicated to a lot of learning and I am so glad I decided to take this step to take the Raw Dog Food Certification course through Dogs Naturally University. I decided it was time to ramp up my learning even further, for my own dog’s sake and for my blog. I am already pretty knowledgeable when it comes to canine nutrition but I want to be as well versed on this subject as I can be.

I am now just wrapping my head around all the incredibly important holistic health information I learned over the weekend at the Raw & Natural Dog Summit. The summit was created by Dogs Naturally Magazine, an amazing resource for those of us who are interested in holistic health and raw feeding for our dogs.

Happy Halloween! This is the perfect last minute Halloween costume that is SO easy to make for your dog. Not going to lie, I had the intention of making them skeletons this year but then so much blog work caught up with me and I decided adorable stinky skunks was not…

I have gone through my fair share of throw rugs, area carpets and tried just about every stain protector or stain remover for carpets. Life with three dogs has always meant that our carpets have the ability to be destroyed at any moment! Now that we own our house, I have learned A LOT about flooring and carpets, probably more than I wanted to know. But with a

If you’ve heard a bit about me and my business you might know that I started this dream idea for DIY Dog Mom on Instagram first. I want to explain a little bit more about why I chose to do that. Reason #1: I wanted to build a community and be seen. In short, I wanted…

B12 for dogs can be lifesaving if your dog has malabsorption issues and therefore is unable to absorb the nutrients you are feeding to him/her. Dogs suffering from malabsorption typically have an underlying issue like exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and/or…

If you’re a regular around this place or on my Instagram and Facebook, you’ve probably seen an increase in content that is sponsored by a brand or product. That’s because I’ve been working my butt off to make this blog profitable AND grow my readership to help more…

I want to connect with readers even more, on an easier daily basis. That’s why I had the idea to create an exclusive group where we can connect face-to-face (well, Facebook-to-Facebook) with the common goal to share more information to help our dogs live longer…

I find that online shopping for my dogs can be stressful because I have such high standards when it comes to what I feed them, or even put on their bodies. That’s why I’m thankful to have found iHerb which carries over 200 natural pet products!

I wanted to create some easy paw wipes that are anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory that I can take with me when traveling and keep in my car. This is a super easy DIY for natural paw wipes that can clean irritated paws, or be used for everyday dirty paw cleanings.

I love being active and outdoors with my dogs. In fact, THEIR favorite activities are truly swimming and hiking. They love a good adventure and always have. Mylah is a totally different story so she isn’t really part of this post; I want to focus on the joint health of Izzy and especially Hudson.

Plantain is a such a fun and useful natural option for bug bites and stings that your dog (or even you!) might encounter. You can have plantain oil on hand like I do, or use straight plantain leaf from the ground. The plant itself is all over and can be found in almost any climate.

You’ve read my two previous posts about feeding Hudson NomNomNow’s Chicken Chow Wow meals and I am excited to share more about our entire experience. Remember, I really wanted to try NomNomNow’s food to see if it would help him with his skin problems and support healthier skin and coat. I am super excited to report that after feeding him NomNomNow, his coat is healthier and shinier!! 🙂

This is a super easy remedy to help your dog if he/she has seasonal allergies or irritations on the ear or skin. I use this tea bag compress a lot on my dogs because both green and peppermint tea have great soothing and anti-inflammatory properties to help the skin. I made a video with all the info you need and instructions on how to do the compress.

Every year I try to host a dog birthday party around the time of Izzy’s birthday so we can celebrate all the dog’s birthdays! Since Hudson and Mylah’s birthdays are in the fall/winter we can’t really be outside that much with all the dogs. It is much easier to throw one big dog birthday party with their dog friends in our backyard.

The foundation I started in Mylah’s name, Mylah Medical Foundation, is teaming up with our rescue partners, Fetching Tails Foundation and Players for Pits, to assist in saving homeless dogs who have medical needs that are affected by Hurricane Harvey. Our goal is to raise at least $2,000 that can be used for medical supplies and veterinary needs of homeless dogs who will be rescued from the hurricane devastation and brought back to Chica

I decided to go to work on a DIY outdoor dog lounge. You can customize this to look how you want it to fit your yard aesthetic. So far my dogs, especially Hudson, have loved this giant diy outdoor raised dog bed! I outline the steps below!

I told you about NomNomNow a few weeks ago and wanted to write a follow-up blog post about how Hudson’s experience eating NomNomNow has been. There are five major benefits I’ve seen in Hudson after being fully transitioned to NomNomNow’s Chicken Chow Wow.

If your dog has a wound, burn or scrape this healing cream can soothe and heal skin scrapes and injuries. It is so easy to make and each of the ingredients are ones I highly recommend having on hand in your house for other uses for your dogs.

Mix the following together in a container that can be sealed and keep in the refrigerator for freshness. This can last a few months.

I'm so excited to share my interview with Sarah Lauch from Live Like Roo Foundation and the Raise the Woof podcast. I share a lot about my life with Mylah and her diabetes, how the Mylah Medical Foundation started, my career rescuing dogs and marketing dog charities...

At first, I was nervous to start feeding raw or home cooked food but I’m so glad I took the plunge and just did it years ago. That was before the pet food industry started to change a bit – in a better direction. Now you can buy real food for your dog made from real, whole ingredients. So if you don’t have the time to make your dog’s food, or worry about making a balanced diet with vitamins, then I highly suggest you order from NomNomNow.

I’m so honored to be included in TAILS Pet Magazine’s list of top bloggers and Instagrammers in Chicago! In just two short years I have put so much work and passion into this blog and it feels amazing to be recognized for that. Check out the full article online here, or pick up a copy if you are in the Chicagoland area!

I use this paw soak anytime one of my dogs has an irritated, itchy, inflamed paw or a cut paw pad. It is super simple and you only need two things: warm water and betadine. You can purchase betadine at any local grocery store or pharmacy. This is a great remedy for dogs who have a paw yeast infection or if your dog is chewing their paw because of allergies. I explain how I do the soak and the benefits in a quick video, check it out below!

You know we are usually outside or at the lake, most days during the summer and the dogs are constantly swimming or getting messy in the yard. With big dogs, it’s tough to give them a bath inside and dry them – it’s always a mess. My husband and I either give them a bath with the hose, which isn’t ideal because you can’t control the temperature and it’s too much water flow and we end up with soap suds all over.

I love making my dogs homemade bone broth because it is so incredibly healthy for them and they love it. They would probably like to drink it with every meal. The nutrients and enzymes from homemade bone broth are so healthy and you just don't get the same amount of...

Chicago offers so many amazing opportunities for pet parents to have fun together. The city and surrounding suburbs are so dog-friendly it's no wonder we have an arsenal of renown veterinarians, more rescues and shelters than we can count (and we always need more help...

If your dog suffers from itchy skin or skin allergies like my dog Hudson does, then this topical spray can definitely help! It has a few simple ingredients that soothe skin while disinfecting it and calming any inflammation down. What you'll need: 8oz spray bottle 1/2...

This post is sponsored by NOW® Pets Supplements and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about NOW® Pets Supplements products and their giveaway, but The DIY Dog Mom only share information we feel is relevant to our...

Back in 2012, I founded the Mylah Medical Foundation because I was inspired by my dog, Mylah, to help rescue dogs who had medical issues and needed extra care and funding. Many times, medical needs dogs are the last to be considered by rescues to be saved. Money is...

Arnica is an all natural pain reliever that comes in oil, gel or pill form derived from the plant Arnica montana. Arnica has been used in holistic practice for centuries to help heal injuries, bruises, etc. I keep arnica oil in my home to use on my dogs if they have any muscle soreness or stiffness.

Last weekend we went to Pride Fest with Izzy and not only did she have a blast but she got a ton of attention! Everyone loved seeing her strut around with her pride beads on. This was a HOT Chicago day so we brought and bought extra water to douse her with and made...

I've been meaning to learn more about using CBD for dogs (short for Cannabidiol), an all natural, non-psychoactive concentrate extracted from hemp. And no, this is not marijuana. I got the opportunity to dive into understanding CBD for dogs thanks to the company,...

Izzy is on a mission to explore the dog friendly street fests of Chicago! We are planning to attend one every weekend and review the street fest so other dog parents know what to expect each year. Let us know if you have any recommendations in the comments below!...

This homemade dog food literally saved Mylah's life. I know that sounds extreme but a dog's diet, like a human's, is what sets someone up for living a healthy or unhealthy life. Mylah wasn't unhealthy, but she was sick. If you don't know all about Mylah and her...

There are endless benefits to using essential oils for yourself and your dogs! Here's a roundup of my favorite essential oils to use on the dogs during the summer and why. I recommend using Young Living, Doterra or NOW Essential Oils (affiliate link). Frankincense:...

Instagram is an amazing tool that can grow your pet business but I often see the same mistakes being made that can lead to stagnant growth. I put together my top five don’ts on Instagram and explain exactly why you shouldn’t be doing the following. To download the document simply enter your email address to access my resource library so you can learn why it’s a good idea to nix these five practices on Instagram.

Izzy, my friend Melissa and I took a 16-hour road trip to Myrtle Beach, SC last week! We drove from Chicago to attend the pet blogging conference, BlogPaws. Izzy has traveled to many states in her life but anytime I can find a way to travel with her more I jump at the...

Celebrate the dog mom in your life with these new free Mother's Day cards in the DIY printables library! Be sure to let me know if you use them! Tag me on social media @thediydogmom ? Click here to access my printables library! Instructions are included in the...

Warm weather with spring rain usually means you'll find pesky little ants in your house. We used to have them in our kitchen two years ago until I used this DIY solution that curbs ants and can even kill them on site if you spray it directly on them and are looking...

About Alicia

I love all-natural, holistic health for dogs! I'm a Canine Wellness Practitioner with a focus on aromatherapy and natural nutrition. I blog about a holistic and healthy lifestyle for dogs and coach pet business owners in the Pet Pro Society.

Please note, I am NOT a veterinarian or canine nutritionist. I am a dog mom sharing my personal experiences about holistic care, canine health, and raw food or home cooked food nutrition for dogs. Always consult with your veterinarian and do not use this information in place of your veterinarian’s care.

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